Special Reports

Personality

New York cracks down on insurance discrimination

A Q&A with state Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris

Special Reports

Policy

Can lowering insurance minimums help address a crisis for NYC taxi drivers?

A bill from New York City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa is responding to the potential collapse of industry insurer American Transit Insurance Co.

Special Reports

Policy

Rising costs from climate change is driving insurers out of New York

The state has experienced the same types of extreme weather events that have caused premiums and rates to spike in Florida and California.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: A wake-up call to address sleep apnea

Untreated sleep apnea poses a public health risk, but few New Yorkers with the condition even realize they have it.

Personality

Personality

Other 2024 awards celebrating the unique world of New York politics

While they may not have made Winners & Losers of the Year, they certainly made their mark.

Policy

Policy

Justin Brannan’s council district got a nifty little City of Yes carveout

Brannan voted for the landmark zoning reform deal, but backyard mini apartments aren’t allowed in the “Bay Ridge Special District.”

Heard Around Town

Politics

Awaiting indictment, Ingrid Lewis-Martin meets the press

Ingrid Lewis-Martin and her attorney confirmed they expect an indictment, and attempted to head off allegations before charges are unsealed.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino was inspired by Elon Musk to run for Congress

An interview with the unconventional GOP candidate hoping to replace outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik upstate.

Donald Trump

Politics

Trump: ‘I would certainly look at’ pardoning Eric Adams

The president-elect repeated assertions that the New York City mayor had been treated unfairly by federal watchdogs.

News & Politics

Politics

Eric Adams denied public campaign funds for reelection bid

The Campaign Finance Board cited conduct “detrimental” to the matching funds program in denying the mayor a public funds payment for his reelection on Monday.

Winners & Losers

Personality

2024 Winners & Losers of the Year

Republicans made their way to first class while a certain mayor was relegated to coach.

Politics

Politics

Inside the packed NY Young Republicans gala

Hundreds showed up to celebrate the victory of Donald Trump and the Daniel Penny verdict.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Criminal justice reform advocates start new push for sentencing reform

For the fourth year in a row, activists are backing a trio of bills that would give incarcerated people time off for good behavior and allow judges to impose more lenient sentences.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Educators for Excellence tell their stories

A collection of essays written by members of this nonprofit, women of color educator advocacy group.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

What to watch for at the NYC Campaign Finance Board meeting

After the mayor was indicted on federal campaign finance charges, the city’s public matching funds program is under heightened scrutiny.

News & Politics

Politics

Heastie to tap Pretlow for powerful budget committee

Longtime Assembly Member Gary Pretlow would chair the influential Ways and Means Committee

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Amid renewed fights over diverse school curricula, we must speak up

In 1991, New York City caved to conservative pressure to scrap the “Children of the Rainbow” curriculum guide. Let’s not make the same mistake.